Welcome to Thursday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast . On this morning's show, Shane Keegan joined Ger Gilroy and Ciara Trant on how the new Chief Football Officer for the FAI should be shaped. Who is best primed for the job? And was Canham ever going to be there long-term? Bordeaux-Begles attack coach Noel McNamara has had quite the coaching career so far, learning from the likes of Leo Cullen and Paul O'Connell. But today's Bite begi...
Apr 24, 2025•13 min•Season 25Ep. 419
On Wednesday’s Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from the world of football. FAI CEO David Courell says that there was no conversation which tried to persuade Marc Canham to stay at the FAI. Vinny Perth offers his thoughts on who should take over and why this appointment is arguably more important than any of the national side appointments. Pep Guardiola heralds one of his wingers as the ‘best in the world over 5 metres.’ Mikel Arteta wants star winger Bukayo Saka to start cont...
Apr 23, 2025•12 min•Season 25Ep. 413
Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast . On this morning's show, Stuart Barnes joined Ger Gilroy and Vinny Perth on whether the signing of Rieko Ioane is a positive, long-term for Irish rugby? How do the other provinces compete? And what can they do to bridge the gap? With yet another scandal to hit the FAI, who will take over from CFO Marc Canham? Who is next in line to take over, and will they understand the many compl...
Apr 23, 2025•12 min•Season 25Ep. 411
Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to discuss the breaking news of Marc Canham's departure from the FAI as well as another blistering defeat for Chelsea at the hands of Barcelona in the Champions League. The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s National Team. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland
Apr 22, 2025•38 min•Season 25Ep. 408
On Tuesday's Football Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you reaction to all the shock departure of Marc Canham from the FAI. There is also reaction to all of Monday's SSE Airtricity Premier Division games from Alan Reynolds, Stephen Bradley and more. There is cup final heartbreak for Troy Parrott in Holland. There will be another Irish player back in the English Premier League And just who are Manchester United targeting to solve their goal-scoring crisis? Become a member and subscribe at offtheball...
Apr 22, 2025•13 min•Season 25Ep. 407
Stephen Doyle and Vinny Perth take a look back at Sunday's Premier League game in King Power Stadium, where a Trent Alexander-Arnold goal meant relegation for the Foxes. #Football on Off The Ball with William Hill Ireland.
Apr 20, 2025•14 min•Season 25Ep. 406
Richie McCormack & Keith Treacy reflect on Arsenal’s comfortable Easter Sunday victory over Ipswich Town at Portman Road, which sees Liverpool’s wait for the Premier League title prolonged for another week! The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland
Apr 20, 2025•11 min•Season 25Ep. 405
Cameron Hill, Shane Keegan & Johnny Ward make a Good Friday even better by hearing the thoughts of the League of Ireland action, as Drogheda stay top with a 2-all draw at home to Shelbourne, while Sligo Rovers put 4 past Waterford to move off the foot of the table. League of Ireland Late Night, in partnership with Rockshore on Off The Ball, A League of Our Own. Get the facts, be drink aware, visit drinkaware.ie
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 25Ep. 402
This is Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Keith Treacy joined Shane in studio and helped preview tonight's League of Ireland action which includes our live game at Richmond Park where St. Pat's entertain Shamrock Rovers. Eamon McGee and Kieran Hughes helped look forward to this weekend's renewal of rivalries between Donegal and Monaghan in the Ulster Football Championship. And Hannah O'Connor looked at I...
Apr 18, 2025•13 min•Season 25Ep. 400
Ireland legend John Giles joins Will O'Callaghan to discuss the differing fortunes of Arsenal and Aston Villa in the Champions League, as well as the Liverpool duo of van Dijk and Salah signing on for two more years at Anfield.Brought to you by William Hill.
Apr 17, 2025•27 min•Season 25Ep. 399
On Thursday's Football Daily, Richie McCormack brings you that massive news that Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk has extended his stay with the club. We hear from the Dutchman regarding his new deal at Anfield. Mikel Arteta continues to lean on Pep Guardiola for inspiration as Arsenal reach the Champions League semis for the first time in 16-years. Carlo Ancelotti is sanguine about the prospect of the sack at Real Madrid. Micky van de Ven continues to back Ange Postecoglou as Tottenham look to...
Apr 17, 2025•11 min•Season 25Ep. 396
It's another week of scintillating Premier League action, and Kathleen McNamee joins John Duggan and will o'Callaghan to talk through it all. Will Ange Postecoglou still be in the Spurs dugout by by the time they take on high-flying Nottingham Forest on Monday night? Brought to you by William Hill. To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here: http://offtheball.com/join All the perks right here: / @offtheball Have you downloaded the Off The Ball app? Search for Off The ...
Apr 17, 2025•36 min•Season 25Ep. 397
On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you reaction to all the Tuesday Champions League action, as Borussia Dortmund and Aston Villa were dumped out. Luis Enrique will enjoy a 'cervecita' while he watches Real Madrid's tie with Arsenal. Jude Bellingham eyes a comeback, whilst also wanting his team-mates to run more. Mikel Arteta insists that his Arsenal side have no fear. And just who are Manchester United eying to possibly replace Andre Onana?
Apr 16, 2025•11 min•Season 25Ep. 393
Stephen Doyle returns to the LOI Pod and is as ever joined by Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn. The lads dissect Drogheda United's (potential) title charge, Tim Clancy's recent comments, and Shamrock Rovers being back to their best of late. LOI on off the Ball is brought to you by Rockshore #aleagueofourown To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here: http://offtheball.com/join All the perks right here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfGDs3EEl0RHUwgdEGeCL_A/join Have y...
Apr 16, 2025•44 min•Season 25Ep. 394
On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you reaction to Shamrock Rovers' 4-1 win at home to Cork City, which has come at a cost for the Hoops. Niall Quinn has come out strongly against the government's distribution of the betting tax. Jake O'Brien talks to OTB about his frustrations under previous Everton manager, Sean Dyche. Emery wants home advantage to count for Aston Villa in the Champions League. And Jason Tindall provides an update on Newcastle manager Eddie Howe....
Apr 15, 2025•14 min•Season 25Ep. 390
Welcome to Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast . On this morning's show, James Tracy joined Ger and Colm to look back at Leinster's annihilation of Glasgow Warriors in the Champions Cup last Friday. And is Rory McIlroy's long awaited major success a good omen for Leo Cullen's side in Europe this season? Everton have completely turned their fortunes under the tenure of David Moyes. One of the first things the Scot did was install R...
Apr 15, 2025•11 min•Season 25Ep. 389
On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan helps preview tonight's rearranged Premier Division clash of Shamrock Rovers and Cork City. We hear from both Stephen Bradley and Tim Clancy ahead of tonight's game in Tallaght. Pep Guardiola has fired a warning shot to his constantly injured Manchester City stars. Virgil van Dijk discusses his potential new contract. And the latest on Manchester United ahead of their Europa League second leg with Lyon.
Apr 14, 2025•11 min•Season 25Ep. 385
Richie McCormack & Keith Treacy provide immediate reaction to Newcastle’s drubbing of Manchester United… The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland
Apr 13, 2025•10 min•Season 25Ep. 383
Stephen Doyle & Brian Kerr reflect on Liverpool’s late, late win over West Ham at Anfield as they edge closer to the Premier League title! The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland
Apr 13, 2025•14 min•Season 25Ep. 382
Cameron Hill, Shane Keegan and Johnny Ward hear your thoughts on another busy night of League of Ireland action, with Drogheda United continuing their impressive form with a win over Derry City, while Shelbourne claimed the North Dublin bragging rights in a 1-0 victory at home to Bohemians. League of Ireland Late Night, in partnership with Rockshore on Off The Ball, A League of Our Own. Get the facts, be drink aware, visit drinkaware.ie .
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 25Ep. 380
Mipo Odubeko was sprung from the Shelbourne bench to win the Dublin derby with Bohemians at Tolks Park. After the game, the goalscorer - along with his manager, Damien Duff - spoke to OTB's match commentator Jonathan Higgins. He also caught up with under-fire Bohs boss Alan Reynolds.
Apr 11, 2025•9 min•Season 25Ep. 379
Mick McCarthy, Kathleen McNamee, Shane Hannon and Lee Phelps from William Hill are on this week for Who You Got, where they look ahead to the weekend's football action, including Manchester United looking to bounce back against Newcastle United, Everton looking to upset Nottingham Forest’s Champions League bid and the probability that the title is already wrapped up.
Apr 11, 2025•40 min•Season 25Ep. 378
On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you details of the news for which Liverpool fans have been waiting all season. We hear from Arne Slot and the man of the moment Mo Salah as he commits to the Premier League leaders. Phil has a full League of Ireland preview, as we hear from the Shelbourne, Bohemians, Shamrock Rovers and Waterford camps ahead of tonight's action. There's good news for Premier League clubs chasing one of the league's top young stars. And tributes are paid to a former Ne...
Apr 11, 2025•13 min•Season 25Ep. 377
Nathan Murphy is joined by Gareth McGlynn and Vinny Perth as usual for the League of Ireland Podcast, looking at all things LOI. The League of Ireland Pod with Rockshore | #LeagueOfOurOwn
Apr 10, 2025•43 min•Season 25Ep. 374
Former professional footballer who represented England at the 2006 World Cup and Euro 2012 and former top scorer for Arsenal, Theo Walcott joined Nathan Murphy for another episode of 'Settle In'. They got into how different his life is now that he has hung up his boots and dealing with shooting to superstardom from a young age. Settle In is brought to you by Guinness 0.0
Apr 10, 2025•28 min•Season 25Ep. 372
On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all of the reaction to last night's Champions League action, which included that incredible goal from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. We hear from Luis Enrique and Unai Emery. The FAI's Academy Director has a dire warning for the future of Irish football. As Liverpool fans get used to the idea of two of their stars extending their contracts, the agent of another of their players is eyeing a move to Spain for his client. A Tottenham full-back is interesti...
Apr 10, 2025•18 min•Season 25Ep. 371
This is Thursday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast . On this morning's show, Graham Hunter looked back on an incredible night in the Champions League for both Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. John Duggan helped set the table for today's start of The Masters. Former Sligo captain Neil Ewing joins to talk about the weekend’s Gaelic football action and the U20 Championship. And a very special edition of 'You Had To Be There' came from D...
Apr 10, 2025•11 min•Season 25Ep. 370
Kathleen McNamee, Scarlett Herron and Karen Duggan reflect on Ireland's underwhelming victory over Greece in the Nations League B. The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @Cadbury|reland
Apr 09, 2025•26 min•Season 25Ep. 367
On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you reaction to the Republic of Ireland WNT's Nations League win over Greece. We hear from Tyler Toland, goalscorer Anna Patten and former Ireland midfielder Ciara Grant on that narrow victory in Tallaght. Mikel Arteta reveals some top-level help in his preparations for Arsenal's win over Real Madrid. Unai Emery defends his Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez as tensions build in Paris ahead of their quarter-final with PSG. We hear from Damien Duff...
Apr 09, 2025•11 min•Season 25Ep. 366
Former Republic of Ireland international Ciara Grant joins Will O'Callaghan and Keith Treacy to reflect on Ireland's 2-1 victory (6-1 on aggregate) over Greece in the UEFA Nations League B. The Football Show with William Hill.
Apr 08, 2025•10 min•Season 25Ep. 364
